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Neuropsychology of Left-Handedness
About This Book
Neuropsychology of Left-Handedness focuses on the neurological imperative and unique brain organization of left-handers. This book is organized into two parts. Part I analyzes ideas about the origins of left-handedness, such as possible genetic mechanisms, manner in which asymmetries may occur during the first cell cleavages following fertilization, handedness of twins, and possibility that some left-handedness may be due to environmental or even pathological influences. The second part is devoted to a variety of investigations of asymmetric hemisphere specialization in right- and left-handers. The different groups of left-handers, which includes male and female, strong left-preferrers and ambidexters, familial and non-familial lefthanders, and those who prefer an "inverted" position for writing as opposed to a "non-inverted" position, are also identified. This publication is a good reference for medical practitioners and specialists interested in the neuropsychology of left-handedness.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Neuropsychology of Left-Handedness
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- Part I: Whence Sinistrality?
- Part II: Cerebral Variation: The Most Consistent Sinistral Attribute
- Part III: Sinistral Abilities
- Index